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skyline 8 PORT DMX SPITTER WITH 2.4GHZ 8 PORT DMX WIRELESS SPLITTER WITH 2.4GHZ ADVANCED INTEGRAL DMX TRANSCEIVER ADVANCED INTEGRAL WIRELESS DMX TRANSCEIVER Blizzard Lighting, LLC www.blizzardlighting.com Waukesha, WI USA Copyright (c) 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Skyline™ 8 Port DMX Splitter/DMX Transceiver 1 1. Getting Started 3 What’s In The Box? Getting It Out Of The Box Caution! Getting A Hold Of Us 3 3 3 3 2. Meet The Skyline™ Main Features Overview 4 3. Operating Instructions 5 Operation Mode Operating Frequency Transmission Power Level Channel Group ID Possible Configurations Warranty Information Tech Specs Skyline™ User Manual - Rev. A Page 2 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC 1. GETTING STARTED What’s In The Box? • • • • 1 x Skyline™ 8 Port DMX Splitter/DMX Transceiver 1 x Antenna An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations and thanks for purchasing Skyline™, the 19-inch rack mountable 8-way DMX splitter/amplifier that is also equipped with a built-in 2.4GHz wireless transceiver. You are well on your way to making your cable management duties a whole lot simpler and way more efficient! Now that you’ve got your Skyline™ (or hopefully, Skylines!), you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection. Again, please save the carton and all packing materials. If a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please open a support ticket at www.blizzardlighting.com/ tickets. Getting A Hold Of Us If something is wrong, please just visit our website at www. blizzardlighting.com and open a support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest. Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E Waukesha, WI 53188 USA www.blizzardlighting.com 414-395-8365 Disclaimer: The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™ reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this document from www.blizzardlighting.com. Author: Date: Last Edited: Date: J. Thomas 8/1/2014 J. Thomas 8/4/2014 Skyline™ User Manual - Rev. A Page 3 (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC 2. MEET THE SKYLINE™ MAIN FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Transmits/receives DMX-512 wirelessly up to 1000ft (Line-of-Sight) Ultra-stable 2.4ghz ISM operation Up to 16 wireless systems may operate simultaneously Automatic or manual channel selection 4 user-selectable transmission levels Easy to read LCD display Extremely simple operation Dual 3-pin DMX input and DMX thru 8* 3-pin DMX outputs 100% electrical isolation between in/output 100% electronic isolation between output/output Signal & power LED indicator for each output Terminator resistor switch for end of a DMX chain Power input via IEC connector on rear panel FCC Compliant OVERVIEW: Front Side 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 1.) LCD Display Shows Status & Available Options 2.) Transmit LED Transmission Connection Status 3.) Receive LED Receiving Connection Status 4.) Transmission Power Level Button Sets Transmission Power Level (0-3) 5.) Frequency Group Button Sets Frequency Group ID (0-9, A-F) 6.) Signal & Amplifier LED Indicators Output Signal and Amplifier Status 7.) 8-Port DMX Distributor Outputs Electronically Isolated DMX Out Ports Skyline™ User Manual - Rev. A Page 4 (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC Rear Side 9 10 11 12 13 9.) Power Input AC Power Cable Input 10.) DMX IN A/B DMX Signal Inputs 11.) DMX Thru Out A/B DMX Thru Signal Outputs 12.) Power Switch Power On/Off 13.) Antenna Terminal To Mount the Antenna 14.) Terminator Resistor Switch DMX Signal Termination 14 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The DMX splitter is designed to distribute and boost the incoming DMX signal into each of its 8 separate outputs. Each of the 8 outputs is electronically isolated from the others (with the exception of the “thru” outputs), and each output has 3-pin DMX sockets. Each output has dedicated drivers to boost the incoming signal. This greatly decreases problems with ground loops and efficiently buffers while magnifying the DMX signal, making it more accurate and reliable. Operation Mode (1) Operating Frequency (2) Power Level (3) Channel Group ID (4) The LCD display onboard the Skyline™ Wireless DMX transceiver gives you all pertinent information about the unit’s operating mode. Below, each symbol is described: 1.) Operation Mode: Mode of the unit, either Transmitter (“T”), Receiver (“R”), or Searching (“-”). 2.) Operating Frequency: Displays the current operating frequency while the unit is in Transmitter or Receiver Mode. While in Searching mode, the unit will display the current frequency being scanned. 3.) Transmission Power Level: Displays the current transmission power (applicable for Transmitter Mode Only): • • • • “0” “1” “2” “3” = = = = 2dBm (Lowest) 8dBm 14 dBm 20 dBm (Highest) To change the transmission power level, use the “PA” button located on the front panel. 4.) Channel Group ID: Displays the current channel group (0-9, A-F). In auto mode, the transmitting unit will auto-select the clearest channel group. When a receiving unit in a single-group setup is powered on, it will automatically sync to the transmitter. In multiple transmitter/receiver setups, manual configuration may be required. To manually configure the channel group ID, use the “ID” button on the front panel. Set each transmitter/receiver group to the same group ID to ensure correct operation. Skyline™ User Manual - Rev. A Page 5 (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS The diagrams below show possible configurations. Multiple receivers may be used in any possible configuration. OPTION 1. A transmitter is connected to the output of the controller, and a receiver is connected at the input of the first DMX fixture. DMX Controller Transmitter Receiver DMX Fixture Receiver DMX Fixture Receiver DMX Fixture Receiver DMX Fixture OPTION 2. A transmitter is connected to the output of a DMX fixture, and a receiver is connected to the input of the next DMX fixture. DMX Fixture DMX Fixture Transmitter Skyline™ User Manual - Rev. A Receiver Page 6 (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Blizzard Lighting, LLC hereby warrants that its products shall be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specific warranty period below). This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased from an authorized dealer appointed by Blizzard Lighting, LLC. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence. For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending back the product. Contact Blizzard Lighting, LLC’s Service Department www.blizzardlighting.com/tickets. Send the product only to the Blizzard Lighting, LLC factory. All shipping charges must be prepaid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Blizzard Lighting, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Blizzard Lighting, LLC shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which Blizzard Lighting, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Blizzard Lighting, LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Blizzard Lighting, LLC; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic checkup. During the period specified above, Blizzard Lighting, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Blizzard Lighting, LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Blizzard Lighting. Blizzard Lighting, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Blizzard Lighting, LLC in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Blizzard Lighting, LLC be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Blizzard Lighting Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published. Tech Specs! Weight & Dimensions Length 19 inches (482 mm) Depth 7.5 inches (190.5 mm) Height 1.875 inches (47.7 mm) Weight 6.2 Lbs. / 2.8 kgs. Power Operating Voltage 110-120V, 50/60Hz Wireless Transceiver Operating Band 2.4Ghz ISM Max Operating Range 1000 Feet (Line of Sight) Frequency Groups 16 Max Transmission Power 20dBm Receiver Sensitivity -94dBm Other Information Where my verb at? Warranty 2-year limited warranty. Skyline™ User Manual - Rev. A Page 7 (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC Skyline™ User Manual - Rev. A Page 8 (c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC